New Tracks

Head Fake – “I’m Found”

A new track from Head Fake, “I’m Found” shows the group’s fresh take on pop-minded hybrids — in this case, a twangy country feeling with suave conviction, bursting organs, and tender strings.

Andrew Reed – “Strangers”

Evoking an anthemic ’80s rock feel, “Strangers” is a track with ample charisma from Andrew Reed. The chugging guitars, rousing lead, and synth-laden undercurrent make for a firmly nostalgic sound that would

Prudence – “Heart Sways”

The gorgeous “Heart Sways” is a new track from Prudence, the project of Australian musician and multi-instrumentalist Tom Crandles. Previously impressing with the Major Tom EP last year, “Heart Sways” suggests another

Marsupial Lion – “Here’s Wishing!”

Here's Wishing! by Marsupial Lion “Here’s Wishing!” is a melodically gripping track from Marsupial Lion, touting a guitar-accompanied electro-pop sound. An assortment of buzzing guitar distortion and ’80s-friendly leads mesh with New

David James Allen – “Tough Love”

“Tough Love” shows a beautiful folk sound fit for sunshine. A single from David James Allen‘s new album Radiations, “Tough Love” is described by the Ontario-based artist as “about facing obstacles in

Indigo Waves – “Virtual Vacation”

First catching my ear with the track “Thanks” last summer, Utah-based act Indigo Waves return with another dose of atmospheric, melodic dream-pop goodness. Per the band, “Virtual Vacation” takes inspiration from “the

Blurred Mirror – “Living Fossils”

“Living Fossils” is a newly released track from Blurred Mirror, the Amsterdam-based project of Adrián Schäfer. Dreamy, seductive synths and tender guitars build to a chilled-out vocal presence to start, evolving with

oblio – “This Noise Will Destroy You (Filtered Sound)”

oblio‘s “This Noise Will Destroy You (Filtered Sound)” is a stellar effort that unfolds from understated elegance into enjoyable alt-rock expansion. Aesthetically, I’m fondly reminded of Deerhunter. The “unfamiliar tones of happiness,”

New Albums

Vanna Pacella – ‘Listen’

Cape Cod-based artist Vanna Pacella makes a striking impression with her debut album Listen, a self-produced collection that explores love, loss, and

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Veronneau – ‘Blue Tapestry’

Veronneau crafts a moving tribute to singer-songwriter history with Blue Tapestry, reimagining the classic songs of Joni Mitchell and Carole King with

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